10 Countries with the Most Elephants in the Wild.

BY SANDHYA  | 22 JULY 2025

Botswana – 130,000+ Elephants

Home to the world’s largest elephant population, especially in Chobe National Park.

Tanzania – 60,000+ Elephants

Famous for Tarangire and Serengeti, supporting large elephant herds.

Zimbabwe – 50,000+ Elephants

Hwange National Park is a major habitat for African elephants.

Kenya – 36,000+ Elephants

Known for Amboseli and Tsavo, with successful conservation programs.

Namibia – 22,000+ Elephants

Desert-adapted elephants roam freely across Damaraland and Etosha.

South Africa – 20,000+ Elephants

Kruger National Park offers one of the best places to see them in the wild.

 India – 27,000+ Elephants

The largest Asian elephant population, found in forests of Kerala, Assam, and Tamil Nadu.

Sri Lanka – 6,000+ Elephants

Asian elephants roam freely across national parks like Minneriya and Udawalawe.

Thailand – 3,500+ Elephants

Most are in sanctuaries, but wild ones are found in protected jungles.

 Indonesia – 2,500+ Elephants

Sumatran elephants are endangered but still found in rainforest reserves.